The Clarence House Chase at Ascot was the race of the season so far and the rematch between Shishkin and Energumene before a packed house at Cheltenham on Wednesday promises to be better yet.
Shishkin will be the punters’ favourite after that one-length success at Ascot, while Willie Mullins, who trains both Chacun Pour Soi and Energumene, says the former is the better horse. He does not seem keen to show his best form abroad, however, while Shishkin is always likely to put in the occasional sloppy jump.
